Karen has more than 30 years’ experience as a leader in the health industry, with a focus on leadership, corporate and clinical governance in public health services.

Karen has worked in small and large Regional and metropolitan health services across Victoria and interstate.

She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health and a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science. In 2019 she earned the Institute of Public Administration Australia’s (IPAA) Top 50 Public Sector Women award in recognition of her demonstrated commitment and dedication as a leader in the public sector.

Karen is Chair of the Victorian Department of Health’s Clinical & Operational Reference Group on Clinical Mental Health Funding Reform.